03/19/2026 09:00:00 AMUniversity of Houston Sets Second Straight Record for Startup LaunchesUH’s Innov8 Hub Helps Founders Translate Innovation Into Companies, Economic Opportunity and Real-World ImpactThe University of Houston set a new benchmark for startup creation in 2025, launching 10 companies and marking its second consecutive record-breaking year for venture creation — a sign of accelerating momentum in translating research, ideas and innovation into market-ready businesses.J.J. Adamsjadams23@central.uh.edu713-743-8960Group photo of the Innov8 Hub Team with judges from Startup Pitch Day in December 2025.Science[COMMA] Energy & Innovation